Kubiv: the result of health reform will be the increase in life expectancy

The implementation of the adopted government concept of the reform of the health system will not only increase the life expectancy of Ukrainians, to make prevention of disease more efficient, and also to raise social standards for physicians.

The first Vice Prime Minister — Minister of economic development and trade of Ukraine Stepan Kubiv said today, January 16, at the meeting of the conciliatory Council of leaders of factions and chairmen of committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, UKRINFORM reported.

«Last week, we adopted the concept of health care reform, which was widely discussed among many experts and the public. The results of the changes will be the increase in life expectancy, disease prevention, and improving social standards for physicians,» said Cube.

According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers develops a clear plan for the modernization of Ukraine in the future, but much has already been done now.

In particular, said Cubes, one of the main tasks of the government for 2017 is growth of wages of Ukrainians, development of the national economy.

From 1 December 2016, the social standards were increased more than 10%, which is small, but the step before.

«Last year the government has twice increased the social standards and ensure their growth to 16.1%. From the first of January there was an increase in the minimum wage to 3 200 UAH», — recalled the first Vice-Prime Minister

Recall, from January 1, Ukrainians will have six months to search family physicians.

Kubiv: the result of health reform will be the increase in life expectancy 16.01.2017